Todd Mihlbauer

Foundations of a Creative Life

T. Miles is a sculptor and painter based in Southern California, whose creative path began in his hometown in Wisconsin. As a child, he constantly modified everyday objects and furniture, driven by a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a fascination with how things work. He explored puzzles and spatial design with enthusiasm, building an intuitive understanding of form,
function, and aesthetics-skills that continue to shape his artistic vision.

From Architecture to Art

Initially drawn to architecture, T. Miles followed his instinct toward creative freedom and earned a Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. After graduating, he moved to Southern California, where he built a career in advertising while deepening his commitment to painting. Through abstract work, he explored color, shape, and rhythm-extending his lifelong
fascination with visual structure and design.

A Sculptor's Return

T. Miles discovered stone sculpture during a weekend course at Otis College and quickly turned curiosity into passion. He studied further at the California Sculptor Symposium in Cambria and honed his craft at the Dellatolas Marble Sculpture Studio on the island of Tinos, Greece. Years l...

University of Wisconsin Whitewater, BFA
University of California Irvine, MHCID

Upcoming: Laguna Art-A-Fair Summer of 2026
Laguna Art-A-Fair 2025
Mar Vista Artist Guild Exhibition 2005
Solo Exhibition Exhibition 2004